‘The Twilight Zone’ can’t live up to high standard of the name
First episode impressions (TV review): The new version of the classic sci-fi show gets off to a slow start.
Horror TV
‘The Twilight Zone’ can’t live up to high standard of the name
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2018
It’s never before been so hard to pick the 10 best shows of the year, as streaming services deliver strong short series on a regular basis, and cable and network TV have mostly kept pace […]
Can we talk for a moment about how the heroes on ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ are Satan worshipers?
TV review: It’s fascinating how much this Netflix comic adaptation is allowed to get away with in Season 1.
‘Haunting of Hill House’ masterfully uses horror as a template for processing life
TV review: Mike Flanagan makes an impressively assured transition to the miniseries format.
Fall TV 2018: Thoughts on 8 new shows and how long they will last (Commentary)
There are more good shows on TV than ever, but the traditional fall season has become the dumping ground for the least exciting new series – perhaps because they need the extra buzz of Fall […]
‘Slasher’ Season 2 (2017) finds winter chills
TV review: Compared to “Scream,” “Slasher” is gorier, with remarkably creative kill scenes. But it’s also a more compelling mystery.
‘The Terror’ delivers frigid atmospheric horror
First episode impressions (TV review): “The Terror” chillingly adapts the historical fiction novel.
‘iZombie’ remains fun to watch, hard to describe in Season 4
First episode impressions (TV review): “iZombie” is still going strong as it surpasses “Veronica Mars” in longevity.
‘Supernatural’ Season 1 review
“Supernatural” Season 1 (2005-06, WB), episodes 1-7 – A WB honcho must’ve noticed that young people flock to theaters weekly to catch the latest Hollywood horror flick and figured, “Why not give ’em a horror movie […]
‘Miracles’ reviews
John’s “Miracles” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Jan. 17, 2011 “Miracles” (2003, ABC), episodes 1-6 – This was a soothing balm for sci-fi/horror fans going through “X-Files” withdrawal symptoms. Skeet Ulrich, his charismatic boss and his hot […]